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Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced a realignment of its organization and key senior management appointments that unify all of its independent operating companies, brands, marketing, and more than 48,000 employees around the world under one corporate umbrella to accelerate the Company's growth and further its mission of providing "Good food. Responsibly."

At the annual Consumer Analyst Group of New York conference in Boca Raton, Florida, General Mills chairman and CEO Ken Powell outlined a clear focus on new growth strategies for the company, which address shifting consumer preferences in food.

The Hershey Company announced it is demonstrating its dedication to goodness through its great-tasting, high-quality products by beginning a transition to simple and easy-to-understand ingredients.

The company will also discuss a major new cost reduction initiative and a significant initiative to simplify its organization structure in order to improve its agility in the marketplace. Campbell expects these steps to generate annual cost savings of at least $200 million over a three-year period.

AdvancePierre Foods, a supplier of value-added protein and sandwich solutions to foodservice, retail and convenience channels, announced that it will acquire the manufacturing assets of Better Bakery, LLC (“Better Bakery”), a Valencia, Calif.-based manufacturer of premium stuffed sandwiches.

Mondelez International announced the acquisition of Enjoy Life Foods, a private U.S. snacking company and the market-leading brand in the fast-growing "free from" segment.

Bakkavor, a UK fresh prepared foods manufacturer, acquired B. Robert’s Foods (‘B. Roberts’) for an undisclosed sum.

Kraft Foods Group, Inc. announced management changes that will position the company for future growth and success. George Zoghbi, currently Vice Chairman, Operations, R&D, Sales and Strategy, has been named Chief Operating Officer.

ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) is announcing today Sean M. Connolly as its new chief executive officer. Connolly will replace Gary M. Rodkin, current CEO of ConAgra Foods, effective April 6.

Based on the philosophy that it should be easier for families to live well within their budgets, the Wild Harvest® brand is unveiling a new, refreshed brand positioning, logo and packaging graphics, supported by a new, fully integrated marketing campaign titled “Eat Free. Go Wild.™”